EVENTS FOR SEPT. 13-21

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 

Latham

Columbiettes Craft Fair: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, are hosting their annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This event is rain or shine! For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

Waterford

Chicken BBQ Dinner hosted by the Waterford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace St., from 4-7 p.m. Dinners include half chicken, cole slaw, corn on the cob and cornbread with butter. Eat in or take out. Cost is $15 for prepaid meals, $17 at the door. For more information, call (518) 237-9330 or visit waterfordkofc.org.

Waterford

Giant Church Garage Sale: St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 119 Broad St., will have a giant garage sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in St. Mary’s Hall, corner of Division and Sixth Streets. (Early birds allowed in at 8 a.m. for $5!) Items available will include household items, small furniture, toys, sporting equipment, paperback books, decorations and jewelry. We will also have a bake sale in conjunction with the garage sale. Donations of cakes, pies, breads, brownies and cookies can be brought to the hall on Saturday, Sept. 16 after 7 a.m. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Delmar

Ecumenical Dementia Friendly Worship at Delmar Presbyterian Church, 585 Delaware Ave., at 5 p.m. Join us for a music-heavy worship featuring old-time hymns. The shortened service will last approximately 30 minutes and feature uplifting and brief messages for those with dementia, as well as their care partners. A reception with light refreshments will be held following the service. To register, contact Tony Rivera at [email protected] or (518) 675-7214. All registrants will receive a link to participate in the service virtually if they are not able to join us in person.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Albany

Heart Inspiration Event at Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Drive, from 6-7:30 p.m. Come join us for an evening with exciting and captivating speakers (Cap Capello, Dona Fragnoli and Father Mike Melanson), filled with inspiring stories, laughter and tears, along with uplifting joyful music that will touch and inspire your heart. Do not miss out on this opportunity to be wowed and motivated! For questions, contact Jeanne at (518) 495-5644.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Albany

The 51st Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 125 Eagle St., at 4 p.m. Couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or any other special wedding anniversaries are invited to attend this celebration. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger will celebrate the Mass at 4 p.m., and greet couples and their guests at a reception in the gathering area at the Cathedral immediately following Mass. To register, please call Kim in the parish office at (518) 371-9632 or via email at [email protected].

Loudonville

Charismatic Mass & Healing Service at Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Drive, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join us for Mass, praise and healing prayer. All are welcome, bring a friend! Come and experience the love of the Holy Spirit.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Waterford

Polish Dinner at St. Mary’s Crescent, 86 Church Hill Road, at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The dinner will consist of a Polish sampler plate (golumpki, pierogi, kielbasa and sauerkraut), bread, dessert and beverages. Ticket prices are: Adults: $10, children 12 and under: $5, and family: $25. Tickets will be sold after Masses on the weekends of Sept. 16-17 and Sept. 23-24, and during those weeks in the parish office. Takeout needs to be ordered in advance. We ask that all tickets be purchased and takeouts ordered no later than Tuesday, Sept. 26. We hope to see you there!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

Niskayuna

Coffeehouse with Running the River at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 1945 Union St., from 7-9 p.m. Running the River is a fun powerhouse band whose unique blend of classic country, rock, folk, Irish, blues and fiddle tunes provides entertainment for everyone. In addition to their original songs, Running the River performs a wide range of music from artists such as Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead, Beatles, Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, the Clancy Brothers, Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones. Join us for a fun-filled musical evening! Tickets are $20. In-house only, masks optional. Reservations are required! For reservations and information, call (518) 393-4169 or email [email protected].

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

Hoosick Falls

Basket Bingo at Immaculate Conception Church, 67 Main St., Join us for our basket bingo night! If you would like to volunteer, we are currently looking for people to make baskets. There are several basket suggestions and a sign-up sheet on the table in the church hall. We’ll even supply the basket! Tickets are on sale at the rectory or Thorpe’s Pharmacy. For more information, contact Karen at (518) 686-4737.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Latham 

First Saturday Devotion with Our Lady of Fatima at St. Ambrose Church Parish Center, 347 Old Loudon Road, at 10 a.m. Mary’s Circle of Love invites you to pray the Rosary in the presence of the pilgrim Virgin Mary statue from Fatima, Portugal. Joanne O’Hara, president of the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF), Albany Division, will lead the Rosary and be our guest speaker. For further information, contact Laureen Sharp at (518) 389-6898 or [email protected]. Please bring your rosary. Light refreshments will be served. Free will donations. 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

Albany

Fort Orange Stamp Club’s Stamp, Cover, Postcard and Ephemera Show: Join us for our semi-annual stamp show at the American Legion Hall, 4 Everett Road, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fifteen dealers from the Northeast will be available to give free appraisals to anyone with collections of these types of materials. All youngsters who attend will be given a free bag of philatelic material. No refreshments as the kitchen will be closed. Free parking and admission!